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Prepatellar Bursitis – Housemaid’s Knee

Posted By:
David Mangusan Jr., PTRP

Prepatellar bursitis occurs when the bursa in the front portion of your knee becomes irritated or inflamed. A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac found between your skin and bone or tendon. The bursa affected in prepatellar bursitis is the prepatellar bursa, which is located between just in front of your kneecap. Prepatellar bursitis is sometimes called housemaid’s knee or kneecap bursitis.

Causes

Prepatellar bursitis may be caused by

An overuse injury

Repeated kneeling or kneeling for long periods

Direct blow or falling on the knee during certain sports activities

Arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or gout

Symptoms

Common symptoms of prepatellar bursitis may include

Pain in front of the knee

Swelling

Tenderness

Difficulty moving the injured knee

If you experience severe pain and swelling, especially after a blow to your knee or a fall, you should consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Ice. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes at a time, every 3 to 4 hours for the first few days or until your swelling subsides. Remember to wrap the ice pack with towel and avoid letting the pack stand for more than 20 minutes to prevent frostbite injury. Icing can help relieve your pain and swelling.

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